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The Constitution. Abortion in Kenya is regulated by Article 26 (IV) of the Constitution of Kenya, which states that: Abortion is not permitted unless, in the opinion of a trained health professional, there is need for emergency treatment, or the life or health of the mother is in danger, or if permitted by any other written law. [1]
L'Association des Jeunes Filles pour la Santé de la Reproduction (AJFSR) (The Girls' Association for Reproductive Health), was established in 2020 to create campaigns and workshops raising awareness and education for girls and women in Niger. Kadiatou Idani, the president of the group believes "[r]eproductive health is a taboo subject.
The leading causes of DALYs in Kenya in 2016 included HIV/AIDs 14.65%, diarrhoea diseases 12.45%, lower back and neck pain 2.05%, skin and subcutaneous diseases 2.47%, depression 1.33%, interpersonal violence 1.32%, road injuries 1.3%. The burden of disease in Kenya has mainly been from communicable diseases, but it is now shifting to also ...
Dr. John Nyamu runs a women’s health clinic in a high-rise building in downtown Nairobi, where sirens and car horns echo through his packed waiting room all day long. Nyamu is 50 years old and has been providing reproductive health care to Kenyan women for the past decade, at significant risk to his own safety.
Nelly Mugo is a Kenyan obstetrician, gynaecologist and scientist involved in HIV and cervical cancer prevention research. She is a Research Associate Professor, Global Health in the University of Washington and the Center for Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute. [1] She is also a member of the African Academy of Sciences. [2]
e. Sexual and reproductive health ( SRH) [1] is a field of research, health care, and social activism that explores the health of an individual's reproductive system and sexual well-being during all stages of their life. [2] [3] [4] Sexual and reproductive health is more commonly defined as sexual and reproductive health and rights, [5] to ...
Ipas is an international, non-governmental organization that seeks to increase access to safe abortions and contraception. To this end the organization informs women how to obtain safe and legal abortions and trains relevant partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America on how to provide and advocate for these. [1]
Leng’ete continues work with Amref Health Africa to educate young people about sexual and reproductive health and rights. "Even though Kenya outlawed the cut in 2011 and the Maasai people abandoned it in 2014, the law is difficult to enforce, especially in rural communities. Leng’ete’s work is critical to spreading the message about FGM.